Top 10 Castles in Upper Franconia, Bavaria

August 15, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Discover the best top things to do in Upper Franconia, Germany including Schloss Rosenau, Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage), Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen, Schloss Ehrenburg, Schloss Callenberg, Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum, Seehof Castle, Altenburg, Burg Lauenstein, Burgruine Hohenberneck.
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1. Schloss Rosenau

Rosenau 1, 96472, Coburg, Bavaria Germany +49 9563 308410 http://www.sgvcoburg.de/rosenau.htm
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Schloss Rosenau

Owned by the master of the mint of Rosenau from the 15th century up to 1698; as of 1806, expansion as summer residence of the Coburg dukes in an English (neo)Gothic style. Birthplace of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland.

2. Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage)

Eremitage 4, 95448, Bayreuth, Bavaria Germany +49 921 759690 http://www.schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/bay_as.htm
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4.5 based on 304 reviews

Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage)

Reviewed By cmbreuer2016 - Queensland, Australia

We visited in winter, a lot of the statues and fountains were covered but it was still stunning. I imagine that in a few months the gardens and parklands would be wonderful. It is well worth a visit.

3. Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen

Veste Coburg 1, 96450, Coburg, Bavaria Germany +49 9561 8790 [email protected] http://www.kunstsammlungen-coburg.de/
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4.5 based on 416 reviews

Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen

The “Fränkische Krone” (Franconian Crown) is one of the largest medieval castle buildings in Germany. Martin Luther lived within its walls in 1530. Today, internationally significant art collections are housed there.

Reviewed By ionam558

This is the largest castle in Germany and really superb. Allow at least two hours for a visit. The route through the rooms is rather confusing but it is all very well done. The highlight is the renaissance art collection - really special. Also really good for glass, armour and cannons. And the exhibition of sledges is amazing! I recommend walking up from the park through the trees to really appreciate the castle on the hill. Nice café just outside the castle - not really a proper one inside.

4. Schloss Ehrenburg

Schlossplatz 1, 96450, Coburg, Bavaria Germany +49 9561 808832 [email protected] http://www.sgvcoburg.de/ehrenburg.htm
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4.5 based on 110 reviews

Schloss Ehrenburg

It was the city residence of the dukes of Coburg from 1547 to 1918. Splendid chambers, the living rooms of Queen Victoria, the large hall, Gobelin room, red room, throne room, palace chapel, royal living rooms with precious furniture, and numerous portraits portray the impressive family connections of the Coburg dukes.

Reviewed By 3019882 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

We went to Schloss Ehrenburg on a Saturday for the 5pm tour. The young tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate, throwing lots of jokes into the tour. (They were in German, which we don’t understand, but it was still nice). We were offered sheets with English explanations, which were very useful. The palace was beautiful and the history was fantastic, especially as someone particularly interested in Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and Ernst II. The 4 main attractions in Coburg offer ‘combi’ tickets for €13 to enter all, on any days. We visited 2 locations each day with the ticket. The palace is next to a large park where we sunbathed waiting for the tour to start (on the hour). Would recommend this tour for all!

5. Schloss Callenberg

Callenberg 1, 96450, Coburg, Bavaria Germany
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Schloss Callenberg

Neo-Gothic construction, first mentioned in 1122, from 1862 to today it has been owned by the ducal family of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha. The “Ducal Art Collection” is housed there with noble home decor, Roentgen furniture, palace chapel and rose garden. The German Rifle Museum is housed in the west wing.

6. Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum

Festung 1, 96317 Kronach, Bavaria Germany +49 9261 60410 [email protected] http://www.kronach.de
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum

7. Seehof Castle

96117 Memmelsdorf, Bavaria Germany +49 951 409571 http://www.memmelsdorf.de/tourismus/schloss_seehof/
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Seehof Castle

8. Altenburg

Altenburg, Bamberg, Bavaria Germany http://en.bamberg.info
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4.5 based on 252 reviews

Altenburg

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

Beautiful castle on top of the hill with a great view of Altstadt Bamberg. There is a restaurant too

9. Burg Lauenstein

Burgstrasse 3, 96337 Ludwigsstadt, Bavaria Germany +49 9263 400 [email protected] https://www.schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/lauenst.htm
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Burg Lauenstein

10. Burgruine Hohenberneck

Bahnhofstrasse, 95460 Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria Germany
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Burgruine Hohenberneck

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